Carla Hall (chef)

Carla Hall wants people to travel the globe in their kitchens — and creative use of seasonings is the ticket. Her latest book, "Carla's Comfort Foods," promises (in the words of the front flap) to turn "your favorite go-to dish into a culinary trip around the world."

Hall, co-host of ABC's "The Chew," opens the book with a spice chart, outlining the important herbs, spices and aromatics used by the world's major cuisines. Her global theme was born out of the 2012 presidential election, where the Washington, D.C.-based Hall recalls politicians spending much of their time emphasizing the "smallest differences" between people. Her book, on the...

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Carla Hall wants people to travel the globe in their kitchens — and creative use of seasonings is the ticket. Her latest book, "Carla's Comfort Foods," promises (in the words of the front flap) to turn "your favorite go-to dish into a culinary trip around...

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